M.D. Hairston

A memorial service for M.D. Hairston, 83, of Paradise, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, also at Jones. He passed away Friday, August 10 at home.

M.D. was born July 6, 1935 in Sweetwater, Texas to parents Ramsey and Rocetha (Nalley) Hairston.

His hobbies were fishing and hunting. He was a carpenter by trade, and enjoyed building things, including smokers. He also enjoyed just piddling in his workshop, and drinking cold beer.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Peggy (Sanders) Hairston of Paradise; daughter Sherry King and husband Danny of Bridgeport, granddaughter Brittney King of Bridgeport, grandson Bryson King of Bridgeport, and numerous nephews, nieces, and a host of friends.

M.D. was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.